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[freshking]

Those of you who live in the area probably already know. But for those who have never been to Pancho's mexican restaurant in Itaewon, don't bother. The food is subpar and the portions are small. But let me tell you why this place really pissed me off.

I went in there yesterday afternoon with my wife and started checking out the menu. One thing that kind of jumped out at me was the price of a Coke. 4,000 won for a f'ing fountain Coke! For some reason, I was craving a Coke though, so I ordered one despite the price gouge. Then I made the mistake of asking for a refill, foolishly assuming that a 4,000 won Coke would come with free refills.

After we finished and went to pay, I was more than a little surprised to see that I was being charged 8,000 won for a Coke with one refill. I complained, thinking the charge ridiculous. I don't think I'm a cheap person by any means, but no one rich or poor should be paying 8,000 won for two Cokes in a below average restaurant! They simply told me that they don't do free refills. So, I simply told them that I'll never be coming back, and that I'll recommend others go elsewhere as well.

So here you go. Pancho's in Itaewon blows.

[caniff]

I agree. The place sucks balls.

[wylies99]

We walked in, saw the prices, and walked right out. They have some cajones to charge those prices.

BTW, the morons who pay those prices at Panchos, and other restaurants in Itaewon, are fools and they're keeping prices higher for the rest of us.

[Pooty]

We were there for the grand opening ten years ago. It sucked back then too. Never been back since.

[sojourner1]

Many places don't serve up value to match their prices while assuming customers won't lose face by complaining, but will just keep coming back with tolerance.

[discostar23]

since they changed the bar n don't have a pool table any more i don't go...

[R-Seoul]

So in other words you knew exactly how much the coke was before ordering two of them? I have never been given free-refills in any restaurant in Korea, why are you surprised that this place was no different? Because it had a �Mexican� name above the door.

Next time buy a coke in 7/11 beforehand scrooge.

[bangbayed]

The place is more like a bar than a "family" type restaurant, where you will get free refills. If you use bar standards, that lets them justify their food and pricing too, to a degree. But I haven't been there in years - if I want Mexican, I'll go to Chili Chili in HBC, Dos Tacos in Gangnam or Amigos down from the Hamilton.

[freshking]

[brento1138]

They also charge an extra 4000 won for a rather small side of sour cream, which should come free with the meal. Damn, I'd just buy the huge bucket at Costco for 8,000 and bring it with me next time.

There's a zillion other awesome Mexican places in Seoul. Surprised Panchos is still alive. I only ever see military guys walking into the place... pretty sure the ESL community has written it off.

[Scotticus]

[JongnoGuru]

[freshking]

Fountain coke not a bottle. I would never assume a 2nd bottle or can or cup of Coke to be free.

[bangbayed]

[justaguy]

Does Panchos charge the 10% VAT and a service charge? I know a number of restraunts in Itaewon do.

Outside of Iteawon I have never seen such things except at luxury hotels.

What gives?